IC Speaks

IC Speaks IC Speaks is an endeavor of The James Gang.

IC Speaks seeks to develop and sustain an inclusive, thriving spoken-word poetry community in Iowa City that empowers youth, ages 13-19, from all backgrounds to speak their truths. IC Speaks seeks to develop and sustain an inclusive, thriving spoken-word poetry community in Iowa City that empowers youth from all backgrounds to speak their truths.

🌤️ We outside! 🌤️Tomorrow IC Speaks students perform as a part of Iowa City Poetry’s event Poetry Alfresco! Join us at 5...
05/01/2026

🌤️ We outside! 🌤️

Tomorrow IC Speaks students perform as a part of Iowa City Poetry’s event Poetry Alfresco! Join us at 5:00pm on the Northside to hear what the youth of our city have to say!!

📚🤩 Prairie Lights 🤩📚Thank you to everyone who came to our National Poetry Month reading at the one & only Prairie Lights...
04/28/2026

📚🤩 Prairie Lights 🤩📚

Thank you to everyone who came to our National Poetry Month reading at the one & only Prairie Lights Books!

It was an amazing time, and we will always cherish the honor of being in such a prestigious space with such compassionate people 💜

If you weren’t able to make it, but would still like to support IC Speaks & youth poets, you can donate at the link in the bio 🙏🏾

😁🤪 Good People & Good Vibes 🤪😁Thank you to every single person who came to our fundraiser at Riverside Theatre on Thursd...
03/30/2026

😁🤪 Good People & Good Vibes 🤪😁

Thank you to every single person who came to our fundraiser at Riverside Theatre on Thursday! We were so lucky to have a packed room full of good people and good vibes.

Our young writers did so well on that stage and it meant so much that our community came out to support!

It was also a very special treat to honor one of our founders, Lisa K. Roberts, with a handmade book created by Laurie Zaiger and filled up with writing & pictures from our students. We love and appreciate all the work Lisa has done to make IC Speaks what it is today.

We still have funds to raise, but we’re definitely going to keep having fun while we do it! And yes, you’re always invited to join us! Let’s keep holding space for one another, finding the joy, and speaking truth to power.

If you would like to know our upcoming events or donate via Venmo, credit card, or check the link is in the comments.

Special shoutout to Riverside Theatre sponsoring the event! We couldn’t have picked a better venue 🙏🏾

Address

119 E College Street
Iowa City, IA
52240

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when IC Speaks posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Establishment

Send a message to IC Speaks:

Share